John Newbery Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School
Should I attend John Newbery Elementary School or Columbia Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Newbery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Student Attention
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Newbery Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
401 students
344 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1945 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
78
Grade 1 Students
65
52
Grade 2 Students
62
51
Grade 3 Students
74
42
Grade 4 Students
69
65
Grade 5 Students
67
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
46%
71%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
50%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%